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{{Infobox geopolitical organization|conventional_long_name=Dutch Realm|image_map=Dutch Realm Locator Map.png|map_width=275px|native_name=''Federale Nederlandse Rijk''|admin_center_type=Seat of government|admin_center=The Hague|image_flag=Flag of the Dutch Realm.png|official_languages=[[Dutch language|Dutch]]|regional_languages=Sinhala <br> Tamil <br> [[English language|English]] <br> [[Indonesian language|Malay]] <br> [[Standard Chinese|Chinese]]|government_type=Devolved quasi-confederal parliamentary monarchy|motto=''Gelijkheid van nut'' <br> ('Equality through practicality')}} |
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{{Nation|full_name=Kingdom of the Netherlands|capital=The Hague|government_type=Devolved monarchy|common_name=Dutch Union|local_name=Koninkrijk der Nederlanden|languages=Dutch (official) </br> Various creoles </br> Others|largest_city=Amsterdam|currency=Guilder}} |
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The '''Dutch Realm''' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]]: ''Federale Nederlandse Rijk'') is a multi-continental political entity over which the [[List of leaders of the Netherlands|monarch of the Netherlands]] reigns. It consists of three constituents (''deelstaaten''): the [[Netherlands|Kingdom of the Netherlands]], the only multinational and most powerful constituent; the [[Zeylan|Union of Zeylan]], a territory encompassing the southern Asian island of Ceylon; and [[New Batavia]], a state encompassing northern Australia and nearby islands. [[Oswaldsland]], a piece of Antarctic territory officially recognized in the [[Antarctic Treaty (1946)|1946 treaty]], is claimed by the constituents of the Dutch Realm as a united political entity. Proclaimed after the [[East Indies Crisis]] in the administrative reforms of 1978, it is seen as a continuation of the [[Dutch Empire]]. |
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The '''Kingdom of the Netherlands''' (Dutch: ''Koninkrijk der Nederlanden'', Malay: ''Kekaisaran Belanda'', Sinhala: නෙදර්ලන්ත අධිරාජ්යය), also known simply as the '''Netherlands''', '''Dutch Union''', or '''Batavian Union''', is a multinational sovereign state and constitutional monarchy with territories in Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Africa, and the Caribbean. Most of its land area is in Oceania and Asia, while most of its population is in Western Europe. |
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Besides the monarch, the Realm's members are governed by the Council of States (''Raad der Staten'')—also known as the Triumvirate (''Driemanschap'')—an executive body consisting of representatives from each of the three constituents. Despite this supposed equality, the Kingdom is disproportionately authoritivate due to its advantage in population, industry, [[Gross General Production Index|GGPI]], and political influence. The relationship between these three is sometimes known as one Boulder, two Stones (''een kei, twee stenen'') for this reason. |
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The three predominant constituent countries of the Kingdom are the [[Netherlands|European Netherlands]], [[New Batavia]], and [[Zeylan]]. They are ''de jure'' equal partners, with other islands and territories acting as special districts or dependencies of one of these countries. With economic and political power centered in Europe, efforts have been made to equalize the power of each constituent member. The Prime Minister of the Netherlands serves as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers with the other countries represented by ''de facto'' junior Minister Plenipotentiaries. |
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== Constituents == |
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! colspan="2" |Country |
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== Government and Politics == |
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! rowspan="2" |Capital |
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== Geography == |
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!<small>Subdivision</small> |
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== Economy == |
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| colspan="2" |[[Netherlands]] |
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== Demographics == |
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| rowspan="2" |Amsterdam |
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== Culture == |
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|European provinces |
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|Saint Helena and Mauritius |
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|Mauritsstad |
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|Sint Maarten |
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|Fort Amsterdam |
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|Saba |
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|De Botte |
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|Sint Eustatius |
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|Oranjestad |
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| colspan="2" |[[Zeylan|Union of Zeylan]] |
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| rowspan="2" |Colombo |
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|Province of Zeylan |
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|Kingdom of Kandy |
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|Kandy |
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| colspan="2" |[[New Batavia]] |
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| rowspan="2" |Noorstad |
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|Province of New Batavia |
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|Mynors Islands |
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| rowspan="3" |— |
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|Mijnclara Island |
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| colspan="2" |[[Oswaldsland]] ''(claimed)'' |
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! colspan="2" |'''Dutch Realm''' |
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|The Hague |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Latest revision as of 11:09, 5 July 2024
Dutch Realm Federale Nederlandse Rijk | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: Gelijkheid van nut ('Equality through practicality') | |
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| Seat of government | The Hague |
| Official languages | Dutch |
| Recognised regional languages | Sinhala Tamil English Malay Chinese |
| Government | Devolved quasi-confederal parliamentary monarchy |
The Dutch Realm (Dutch: Federale Nederlandse Rijk) is a multi-continental political entity over which the monarch of the Netherlands reigns. It consists of three constituents (deelstaaten): the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the only multinational and most powerful constituent; the Union of Zeylan, a territory encompassing the southern Asian island of Ceylon; and New Batavia, a state encompassing northern Australia and nearby islands. Oswaldsland, a piece of Antarctic territory officially recognized in the 1946 treaty, is claimed by the constituents of the Dutch Realm as a united political entity. Proclaimed after the East Indies Crisis in the administrative reforms of 1978, it is seen as a continuation of the Dutch Empire.
Besides the monarch, the Realm's members are governed by the Council of States (Raad der Staten)—also known as the Triumvirate (Driemanschap)—an executive body consisting of representatives from each of the three constituents. Despite this supposed equality, the Kingdom is disproportionately authoritivate due to its advantage in population, industry, GGPI, and political influence. The relationship between these three is sometimes known as one Boulder, two Stones (een kei, twee stenen) for this reason.
Constituents
| Country | Capital | |
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| Subdivision | ||
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | |
| European provinces | ||
| Saint Helena and Mauritius | Mauritsstad | |
| Sint Maarten | Fort Amsterdam | |
| Saba | De Botte | |
| Sint Eustatius | Oranjestad | |
| Union of Zeylan | Colombo | |
| Province of Zeylan | ||
| Kingdom of Kandy | Kandy | |
| New Batavia | Noorstad | |
| Province of New Batavia | ||
| Mynors Islands | — | |
| Mijnclara Island | ||
| Oswaldsland (claimed) | ||
| Dutch Realm | The Hague | |
